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Thousands waiting to grow their own as demand soars for allotments

06 February 2024
Thousands waiting to grow their own as demand soars for allotments

Allotments across Kent have seen a surge in popularity since the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis.

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Dismay as popular trampoline park shuts down

05 February 2024
Dismay as popular trampoline park shuts down

A once-thriving family attraction which has catered for tens of thousands of people has announced a shock closure.

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Kent reacts as King Charles diagnosed with cancer

05 February 2024
Kent reacts as King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Kent MPs and dignitaries have sent their well wishes to King Charles III after Buckingham Palace announced he has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Temporary theatre costs soar to £1m more than expected

05 February 2024
Temporary theatre costs soar to £1m more than expected

A makeshift theatre built after a town’s existing venue was forced to close has ended up costing vastly more than what was predicted.

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Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

05 February 2024
Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

Parents are furious that an extended bus service through a village still does not help their children get to school on time.

Drug dealer claimed to be Italian – but couldn’t understand translator

05 February 2024
Drug dealer claimed to be Italian – but couldn’t understand translator

A drug dealer gave a false name and nationality after being caught with cocaine hidden in a plastic chewing gum container.

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Mystery as post boxes across town painted gold

04 February 2024
Mystery as post boxes across town painted gold

Residents can’t decide if painting the post boxes gold is some form of art, vandalism or a protest.

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Timber! Mental health retreat hut torn down after ‘vandalism and inactivity’

03 February 2024
Timber! Mental health retreat hut torn down after ‘vandalism and inactivity’

An award-winning building which formed part of a park’s mental health retreat has been demolished after ten years.

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‘Our businesses won’t survive three-month road closure’

03 February 2024
‘Our businesses won’t survive three-month road closure’

Traders fear a three-month closure of a major road could destroy their businesses if customers cannot get to them.

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‘It’s so sad’: Ex-clubbers react as ‘iconic’ nightclub calls it quits

02 February 2024
‘It’s so sad’: Ex-clubbers react as ‘iconic’ nightclub calls it quits

Couples who met on the dancefloor of a club and fell in love have reacted to the news the venue will be shutting for good after more than 40 years.

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‘I have been born and bred to be landlady of this pub’

01 February 2024
‘I have been born and bred to be landlady of this pub’

From a toddler running around the bar to landlady of the boozer, a girl who grew up in a pub has taken over the reins from her parents.

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First look inside major community gym revamp home to Olympic lifters

31 January 2024
First look inside major community gym revamp home to Olympic lifters

A community gym and youth centre which has helped train Team GB medalists is finally ready to reopen after an extensive refit.

Firefighters hit with rocks on call-out

30 January 2024
Firefighters hit with rocks on call-out

A fire engine was damaged when rocks were thrown at the crews as they attended an emergency.

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Busy road to close for three months

30 January 2024
Busy road to close for three months

The closure of a busy route for three months could cause huge traffic issues for residents.

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CCTV image released after elderly woman’s bag stolen

30 January 2024
CCTV image released after elderly woman’s bag stolen

Police have appealed for help after a woman in her 80s had her bag and purse stolen.

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Missing teenager, 13, may have boarded a train

29 January 2024
Missing teenager, 13, may have boarded a train

Police have appealed for help after a teenager was last seen leaving her house this morning.

Crackdown on unlicensed HMOs

29 January 2024
Crackdown on unlicensed HMOs

Landlords renting out buildings which house more than one family are being urged to get the correct licence or risk being hit with fines.

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New housing estate residents to have power to change management firms

29 January 2024
New housing estate residents to have power to change management firms

A Kent MP is hopeful a new law will help end the "abuse of residents" in new housing estates by management companies.

Suspect in court after Asda and Iceland targeted

29 January 2024
Suspect in court after Asda and Iceland targeted

A man who is alleged to have stolen spirits and groceries from two supermarkets has been charged.

Thief admits mugging 90-year-old woman outside shop

29 January 2024
Thief admits mugging 90-year-old woman outside shop

A thief who was caught on CCTV mugging an elderly woman outside a newsagent has admitted theft and burglary.

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